ALJ and Kumpf Raise More Than $6K in Diabetes Walk

On May 22, the Physical Education Departments of and recently hosted their third annual American Diabetes Association’s School Walk for Diabetes. The walk is designed to educate children and their school community about the growing diabetes epidemic and provide educational tools – aligned with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education standards for physical education – to promote the prevention of diabetes and its complications. School Walk for Diabetes is also an educational school fundraiser that supports programs aimed at curing and preventing diabetes, and improving the lives of those affected by diabetes. Today, 25.8 million people, or 8.3% of the population, have diabetes.

This year, the two schools collectively raised almost $6,000 in the fight against diabetes

“Almost every student knows someone who has diabetes and the school walk is a great way to educate our students on the disease and to raise money to help find a cure," said Kumpf's School Walk Coordinator Michele Zaleski.

“My father, who was recently diagnosed with Diabetes, was my inspiration to fundraise," said Salma Mahmoud. "I hope that all money raised will be put to good use building awareness and hopefully finding a cure."